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Daily Prayers for Champions

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A Prayer for the Injured Athlete

Lord, I pray for (Insert Name Here) and for all athletes who are injured during practice and competition. May you bless them with courage...

An Athlete's Prayer

I thank you O God, for giving me a body which is fit and strong, and for making me able to use it well. In my training, help me never to...

Prayer to Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes

Commander at the Roman Emperor’s court, You chose to be also a soldier of Christ and dared to spread faith in the King of Kings, for...

Prayer to Play Fair in the Game of Life

Dear Lord, In the struggle that goes on through life We ask for a field that is fair, A chance that is equal with all the strife, The...

Don't Quit

Lord, When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, when the road I'm trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are...

Blessings on an Athletic Event

Heavenly Father, We ask Your blessing on all those who Gathered here for this event. We trust the youth of our world to Your care. We ask...

A Team's Prayer for Coaches

God, our Father, We pray for our coaches. We thank you for their unselfish dedication to the team. We thank you for the hours they have...

An Athlete's Prayer

Dear God, Today is game day and I place myself in your loving hands. Help me to be a good sport. I pray that I do not seek individual...

A Novena for Sports Teams through Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes (Novena Day 6)

A novena is a traditional Christian prayer that takes place over the course of 9 days (the Latin novem translates to nine). The prayer is...

A Novena for Sports Teams through Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes (Novena Day 5)

A novena is a traditional Christian prayer that takes place over the course of 9 days (the Latin novem translates to nine). The prayer is...

A Novena for Sports Teams through Saint Sebastian, Patron Saint of Athletes (Novena Day 2)

A novena is a traditional Christian prayer that takes place over the course of 9 days (the Latin novem translates to nine). The prayer is...

A Prayer for Justice

St. Irenaeus said, “The glory of God is people fully alive.” A fully alive person has knowledge of what is true, good and beautiful. A...

A Team Prayer

Dear God, Help our team to set goals that are challenging and that help us become stronger, faster and more precise. Help us to build...

A Team Prayer: Playing for the Greater Glory of God

Dear God, you gift us with the privilege of playing sport. Thank you for our arms that enable us to throw; our legs that allow us to run...

An Athlete's Prayer

Dear Lord, Thank you for the gift of playing sports. Sports evoke such deep emotions within us: highs and lows; ups and downs; joy and...

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